KR20100106435A - Ergonomic mouse device with multi-programmable buttons - Google Patents

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KR20100106435A
KR20100106435A KR1020107014271A KR20107014271A KR20100106435A KR 20100106435 A KR20100106435 A KR 20100106435A KR 1020107014271 A KR1020107014271 A KR 1020107014271A KR 20107014271 A KR20107014271 A KR 20107014271A KR 20100106435 A KR20100106435 A KR 20100106435A
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Pointing devices such as computer mice are commonly used to make selections on computer screens. However, prolonged or frequent use of such pointing devices can result in the user suffering from repetitive stress disorders. In addition, due to the widespread use of personal computers, this problem has become even stronger. In addition, users need more and more buttons to be provided on the computer mouse for things like PC games. Device manufacturers have begun building more buttons on existing computer mice, but the buttons are typically not ergonomically positioned. Embodiments of the present invention provide an ergonomic input device with multi-programmable buttons.

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Ergonomic mouse device with multi-programmable buttons

The present invention relates generally to a human interface device for a computer. In particular, the present invention relates to an ergonomic mouse device with multi-programmable buttons.

A pointing device, such as a computer mouse, is commonly used to control the movement of a cursor displayed on a computer screen, for example for selection in a graphical user interface (GUI). The use of pointing devices is often associated with very repetitive hand and finger movements and positioning. Frequent use of pointing devices can lead to repetitive stress-type diseases such as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), particularly when intricate and stressful movements and / or positioning are involved. Thus, a pointing device having a configuration that causes the user's wrists, hands, and fingers to experience difficult positioning and stressful positioning and / or movement is undesirable.

In addition, the problem of users suffering from repetitive stress disorders due to the use of pointing devices is more common in today's environment. Today, the use of personal computers (PCs) for a variety of purposes, from productive work to games, is much more common than in the past. Ubiquitous. In particular, PC games have gained considerable popularity around the world due to the emergence of the Internet as a basis for game users to easily play games through online games. Online PC games typically fall into a variety of genres, ranging from first person shooter (FPS) games to massive multiplayer online role player games (MMORPGs). Typically, as a means for enabling a user to interact with a PC game, a pointing device, such as a computer mouse, is used with the keyboard.

Due to the increasing popularity of PC games, the user needs to be provided with more buttons than before on the computer mouse to "instantly" activate additional functions and features of the PC game. Typically, a computer mouse is built to have one or two buttons. However, to take advantage of the macro "shortening" functions provided by software and PC games, device manufacturers add to the computer mouse, such as by placing additional buttons on the lateral sides of the left and right mouse buttons of the computer mouse. I've installed a button. Due to the awkward positioning of the additional buttons installed to match the shape of the computer mouse, the additional buttons were not easy for the user to use.

Thus, given the above problems, there is certainly a need for a device with ergonomically positioned buttons.

An object of the present invention is to provide an ergonomic mouse device.

Embodiments of the present invention presented herein provide an ergonomic input device with multi-programmable buttons.

According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided an input device in communication with a processor-based device. The input device includes a circuit portion, a first displacement transducer, a body, and a plurality of actuators. A first displacement transducer is coupled to the circuitry to convert the detected displacement into a displacement signal, which circuitry communicates the displacement signal to the processor-based device for manipulating an object in the processor-based device. The body houses the circuit portion and the first displacement transducer, the body having a base supported on the surface in use and a support surface outwardly opposite to the base, wherein at least a portion of the support surface is in use. Supporting the middle of the user's palm, the body has a squeezable key formed on the support surface. The plurality of actuators are formed on the support surface of the body and are located along the periphery of the squeezable key, the plurality of actuators being connected to the circuitry. In addition, the plurality of actuators may be operable to generate an actuation signal that may be detected by the circuit portion, and the actuation signals may be communicated to the processor based apparatus by the circuit portion to activate a function in the processor based apparatus. have.

According to a second aspect of the invention, an input device is provided that communicates with a processor-based device. The input device includes a circuit portion, a first displacement transducer, a body, a receiving portion, and an actuator module. The first displacement transducer is connected to a circuit portion for converting the detected displacement into a displacement signal, the circuit portion communicating the displacement signal to the processor-based device for manipulating an object in the processor-based device. The body houses a circuit portion and a first displacement transducer, the body having a base supported on the surface in use and a support surface on an outwardly opposite side of the base, wherein at least a portion of the support surface supports the middle of the user's palm in use. The body has a squeezable key formed on a support surface. The receptacle is formed along the periphery of the squeezable key formed on the support surface of the body, the receptacle having electrical contacts formed therein and connected to the circuitry. The actuator module includes a plurality of actuators and can be received into the receiving portion. In addition, the plurality of actuators of the actuator module may be operable to generate an actuation signal that may be detected by the circuit portion via the electrical contact, the actuation signal being processor-based by the circuit portion to activate a function in the processor-based device. Can be communicated to the device.

According to a third aspect of the invention, there is provided an input device in communication with a processor-based device. The input device includes a circuit portion, a first displacement transducer, a body, and a receiving portion. The first displacement transducer is coupled to circuitry for converting the detected displacement into a displacement signal, which circuitry communicates the displacement signal to a processor based device. The body houses a circuit portion and a first displacement transducer, the body having a base supported on the surface in use and a support surface on an outwardly opposite side of the base, wherein at least a portion of the support surface supports the middle of the palm of the user in use. . The receptacle is formed on a support surface of the body, the receptacle having electrical contacts formed therein and connected to the circuitry and also receiving an actuator module therein, the actuator module comprising at least one actuator. When the actuator module is housed in the receptacle, the at least one actuator of the actuator module may be operable to generate an actuation signal that may be detected by the circuit portion via the electrical contact, the actuation signal functioning in a processor based device. It may be communicated to the processor based device by circuitry to operate.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an input device for communicating with a processor-based device. The input device includes a circuit portion, a body, and a receiving portion. The body houses a circuit portion, the body comprising a base supported on the surface in use and a support surface on the outwardly opposite side of the base, at least a portion of the support surface supporting the middle of the user's palm in use. A receiving portion is formed on the support surface of the body, the receiving portion having electrical contacts formed therein and connected to the circuit portion, and receiving the actuator module therein, the actuator module comprising at least one actuator. When the actuator module is housed in the receptacle, the at least one actuator of the actuator module may be operable to generate an actuation signal that can be detected by the circuit portion via the electrical contact, the actuation signal functioning in a processor based device. It may be communicated to the processor based device by circuitry to operate.

According to the present invention, an ergonomic mouse device is provided.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the following drawings.
1 is a plan view of an input device according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a left side view of the input device of FIG. 1;
3 is a bottom view of the input device of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 shows a graphical format of a software application used together for configuration of the input device of FIG. 1; FIG.
5 is a plan view of an input device according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a perspective view of the input device of FIG. 5;
7 is a rear view of the input device of FIG. 5;
8 is a right side view of the input device of FIG. 5;
9 is a plan view of an input device according to a third embodiment of the present invention;
10 is a perspective view of the input device of FIG. 9;
11 is a rear view of the input device of FIG. 9;
12 is a right side view of the input device of FIG. 9.

In the following, an ergonomic input device with multi-programmable buttons is described to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art.

For simplicity and clarity, the description of the present invention is limited to applications relating to ergonomic input devices. However, this does not exclude the various embodiments of the present invention from other applications requiring similar operating performance. The basic operational and functional principles of the embodiments of the present invention are common across the various embodiments.

Exemplary embodiments of the invention described below with reference to FIGS. 1-12, wherein like elements are denoted by like reference numerals.

1-3 illustrate an ergonomic input device 100 constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. Preferably, the input device 100 is a computer mouse used with the computer 102. The input device 100 includes a body 104 having an upper surface 106. Three independently actuated actuators are mounted to the body 104, including a primary key 108, a secondary key 110, and a scrolling wheel 112. do. Primary key 108, secondary key 110, and scroll wheel 112 are typical actuators of a conventional computer mouse. Alternatively, input device 100 includes at least one of primary key 108, secondary key 110, and scroll wheel 112.

In addition, the input device 100 further includes a first actuator module 114, a second actuator module 116, and a third actuator module 118 mounted to the body 104. Each of the first actuator module 114, the second actuator module 116, and the third actuator module 118 includes one of a single button, a touch sensor, a slider, and a switch. Preferably, each of the first actuator module 114, the second actuator module 116, and the third actuator module 118 includes a plurality of buttons. The first actuator module 114 and the second actuator module 116 are mounted on the upper surface 104 adjacent to the primary key 108. The second actuator module 118 is preferably mounted to the side surface of the body 104 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

When the user presses or “clicks” the primary key 108 or the secondary key 110, a switching function is performed. Specifically, pressing either the primary key 108 or the secondary key 110 changes the associated switch state and generates a signal that is transmitted to the computer 102 via a conductor in the cord 120. do. One end of the cord 120 is anchored inside the body 104 and extends from the end 122 of the input device 100, and the other end of the cord 120 is connected to the computer 102.

Computer 102 may have a number of designs and includes a visual display device 124. Visual display device 124, which may be a cathode ray tube type, an active matrix display type, or other suitable device, may display a cursor or pointer 126 along with text and other graphical information. Computer 102 further includes a memory 128, a processor 130, and a keyboard 132.

The scroll wheel 112 is partially exposed from the body 104 to allow the user to act by the exposed portion. In particular, the scroll wheel 112 is supported by an axis present in the body 104 of the input device 100. The shaft is held by spaced apart axle supports. The shaft supports are configured to allow one end of the shaft to move in a direction that is generally perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the scroll wheel 112 such that the scroll wheel 112 can be pressed by the user for activation of a switch (not shown). Will be. The switch activated as a result of the pressing of the scroll wheel 112 provides a switch signal. In addition, a spring may be included within the body 104, which is configured to provide an elastic force against the depression of the scroll wheel 112.

In addition, an optical encoder may be disposed on the axis for rotation by the scroll wheel 112. The input device 100 is equipped with a light source and an optical sensor to detect the movement of the optical encoder, thereby providing a position signal with respect to the scroll wheel 112. In order to provide a stepwise feel for the rotation of the scroll wheel 112, a detent mechanism may be provided on the axis. The position and switch signals are transmitted to the computer 102 via the cable 120, causing a change in the visual display device 124, such as text scrolling.

Alternatively, instead of using the scroll wheel 112, other displacement transducers such as scroll balls, tactile sensors, or optical sensors may be used at the position of the scroll wheel 112. This is well known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

The first actuator module 114, the second actuator module 116, and the third actuator module 118 may be combined with a "page forward" or "page backward" used for surfing the web. To activate the same "shortcut" functions. “Shortcut” functions may be assigned to any button of the first actuator module 114, the second actuator module 116, and the third actuator module 118. The user then activates a particular button to which it is assigned to activate the corresponding "shortcut" function. Thus, the user does not use the buttons on the keyboard 132 to activate the "shorten" function in the usual manner, but instead the first actuator module 114, the second actuator module 116, and the first actuator module 116. 3 Actuator module 118 is used. Typically, "shortcut" functions are typically assigned to and activated using function keys on the keyboard 132, such as "F1", "F3" or "F5" keys. Alternatively, the first actuator module 114, the second actuator module 116, and the third actuator module 118 may be "shortened" such as "shoot", "jump", or "picture" of the game. Can be configured to assign functions. Then, the user can quickly use various game functions when playing a PC game, and do not have to position his hand poorly on the keyboard 132 in order to use the buttons to which the corresponding game functions are assigned.

A software application 400 for assigning a “short” function to any button of the first actuator module 114, the second actuator module 116, and the third actuator module 118 is shown in FIG. 4. Is provided. The unique code corresponding to the operation of the button for activating the "shorten" function can be user defined by using the software application 400. The unique code is stored in a "shortcut" profile in a storage memory (not shown) provided in the input device 100. The storage memory is preferably a semiconductor memory device such as static random access memory (SRAM) or flash memory. Alternatively, the “shortened” profile is stored on computer 102. In addition, the unique code may be associated with a software application provided to the computer 102. Each time computer 102 detects a system signal corresponding to a unique code, the associated software application is loaded into memory 128, executed by computer 102, and visible to the user on visual display device 124. .

When executed by the user, the software application 400 individually provides the following individual options: button selection, execution application selection, and “short” profile selection loading. The button selection specifies a button of one of the first actuator module 114, the second actuator module 116, and the third actuator module 118. Execution application selection enables the user to define an associated software application to be executed by the computer 102 upon detection of a unique code corresponding to the operation of a button previously configured using the button selection. The "shortened" profile loading selection may allow the user to determine whether at the start of the computer 102 the "shortened" profile will be extracted from the input device 100 by the computer 102 and preloaded into the memory 128. To be. Alternatively, if a "shortened" profile is stored on the computer 102, then the "shortened" profile loading selection determines whether the "shortened" profile is preloaded into the memory 128 at the start of the computer 102. Allow the user to decide.

Alternatively, each of the first actuator module 114, the second actuator module 116, and the third actuator module 118 may be configured to be mounted on a removable module. The detachable module can be attached to the body 104 via a receptacle formed in the body 104 and secured thereto using fastening means such as interlocking latches. In addition, the detachable module may be detached from the body 104 and replaced by another module, such as a button-less module. Replaceable features of the first actuator module 114, the second actuator module 116, and the third actuator module 118 allow the user to adapt the input device 100 to various user hand sizes or usage preferences. It is possible to configure as possible. The detachable module also includes an electrical connector for connecting to an electrical interface formed within the body 104 when the detachable module is disposed in the receptacle and attached to the body 104. . When any button of the first actuator module 114, the second actuator module 116, and the third actuator module 118 is actuated, an electrical signal is sent to the computer 102 via a conductor in the cord 120. Delivered.

Preferably, the first actuator module 114, the second actuator module 116, and the third actuator module 118 are spring biased relative to the body 104 as is well known in the art. It consists of. Alternatively, the first actuator module 114, the second actuator module 116, and the third actuator module 118 may be configured using tactile sensors. The tactile sensors can be capacitive or resistive sensors. The user operates the first actuator module 114, the second actuator module 116, and the third actuator module 118 using their fingers to perform a touch operation, which touch operation is performed on the tactile sensors. Is received and converted into an electrical signal. The use of tactile sensors for the first actuator module 114, the second actuator module 116, and the third actuator module 118 does not have the typical wear and tear associated with conventional buttons, thus providing an input device 100. Is expected to extend product life. In addition, because of the sensitivity and responsiveness of the tactile sensors, only a slight touch of the button is sufficient to "click" the button, so the user does not require a significant downward finger movement to operate the buttons configured using the tactile sensors. Will not.

Preferably, the body 104 of the input device 100 is formed of rigid plastic and has a flat base 202 which is placed on the surface 204 of the desk during operation by the user. The surface 204 of the desk is substantially flat. In addition, the upper surface 106 faces away from the flat base 202. Furthermore, the two side surfaces substantially perpendicular to the flat base 202 connect the top surface 106 to the flat base 202 to form a continuous surface, thereby forming the body 104 of the input device 100. ). In addition, the upper surface 106 is progressive from the position at which the middle palm area of the hand can be supported, towards the direction and position at which the wrist of the hand can be positioned when the user's hand grips the input device 100 during use. Tapered. Furthermore, two flanges extend outwardly from the sides of the flat base 202 to provide a large surface area for stabilizing the input device 100 when operated by the user on the surface 204 of the desk. do. In addition, the body 104 is comfortably shaped for gripping by a user operating the input device 100. The upper surface 106 of the body 104 includes a surface area that is substantially large enough to support and seat the middle region of the palm of the user's hand. The upper surface 106 also supports a metacarpal-phalangeal ridge of at least one of the user's index finger, middle finger, and ring finger. Furthermore, the upper surface 106 is preferably shaped as a continuous convex curved surface that fits the natural posture of the human hand. Thus, regardless of the size of the user's hand operating the input device 100, the design of the body 104 is in the neutral zone between pronation and supination when the user operates the input device 100. Ensures that the user's forearm is present.

Further, body 104 includes two indentations having an ergonomic shape, each formed along two side surfaces of body 104. Each of the curves is shaped to fit the thumb, ring finger, and pinkie finger when the user grips and operates the input device 100 to receive the finger. Preferably, the curved portion for accommodating the thumb has a substantially concave shape, and the curved portion for accommodating the ring finger or pinky finger has a substantially convex shape. By seating the thumb and little finger in the bend during use, the input device 100 is positioned between the thumb and little finger to provide a comfortable grip or “feel” to the user.

During operation of the input device 100, the body 104 is moved relative to the surface 204, and the optical sensor 302 disposed within the body 104 at the flat base 202 causes movement of the input device 100. Sense and generate position signals. The position signal is sent to the computer 102 and processed by the computer to move the cursor 126 on the visual display device 124.

The first actuator module 114 and the second actuator module 116 are disposed and provided on the upper surface 106 to facilitate access when the user uses the input device 100. As shown in FIG. 1, the first actuator module 114 is disposed on the upper surface 106 next to the left edge of the primary key 108, and the second actuator module 116 similarly includes a scroll wheel ( 112 is located next to the left edge. Preferably, both the first actuator module 114 and the second actuator module 116 are arranged in a row. Configurations of the first actuator module 114 and the second actuator module 116 so that the user does not experience uncomfortable positions or hard movements of the fingers, such as twisting or lateral movement of the fingers when using the input device 100. Human factor considerations have been applied in the design. If fingers are inconveniently placed when using some form of input device, significant body stress can result, causing discomfort to the user. Typically, a user uses the index or middle finger to actuate any button of the first actuator module 114 and the second actuator module 116. Further, the user may use the index finger or the middle finger to operate the scroll wheel 112. Thus, by placing the first actuator module 114 and the second actuator module 116 in the vicinity of the scroll wheel 112, the user can quickly access their buttons.

Individually, the third actuator module 118 mounted to one of the side surfaces of the body 104 activates any button of the third actuator module 118 when the user grips the input device 100. Makes it possible to conveniently use the thumb. Access to the buttons of the third actuator module 118 is made by a comfortable lateral movement of the thumb (lateroflexion movement). Pressing of the buttons of the third actuator module 118 is made by slight bending of the thumb. Access and operation of the buttons of the second actuator module 118 by the user's thumb are within the expected range of the thumb for a wide range of hand sizes. In addition, the surface of the detachable module on which the third actuator module 118 is formed is substantially concave shaped to coincide with the convex shape of the user's thumb to move between the buttons of the third actuator module 118. To ensure that the thumb is virtually eliminated.

In the alternative embodiment shown in FIGS. 5-8, there is another ergonomic input device 500 configured for use with the computer 102. The input device 500 is configured similarly to the input device 100 of FIG. 1. The foregoing description of the input device 100 of FIG. 1 also applies to the input device 500 of FIG. 5, but not in the following differences. A characteristic difference between the input device 500 of FIG. 5 and the input device 100 of FIG. 1 is that the second actuator module 116 of the input device 500 of FIG. 5 may have a secondary key as shown in FIG. 5. It is disposed at the right edge of the (110). The user then preferably uses the middle finger to actuate the buttons of the second actuator module 116.

In another alternative embodiment shown in FIGS. 9-12, there is another ergonomic input device 900 configured for use with the computer 102. The input device 900 is configured similarly to the input device 100 of FIG. 1. Although the foregoing description of the input device 100 of FIG. 1 applies to the input device 900 of FIG. 9, there are differences as follows. The characteristic difference is that the input device 900 of FIG. 9 does not include the second actuator module 116 as shown in FIG. 9.

Alternatively, other ergonomic shapes for the body 104, which are well known in the art, may be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. 500 and the input device 900 of FIG. 9. In addition, communication between the input device 100 of FIG. 1, the input device 500 of FIG. 5, and the input device 900 of FIG. 9 and the computer 102 may be performed by one of wired communication and wireless communication. .

As described above, an ergonomic input device with multi-programmable buttons according to embodiments of the present invention has been described to solve at least one of the conventional problems. Although only some embodiments of the invention have been presented, those skilled in the art will understand from the above description that various modifications and / or changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. will be.

100: input device
104: body
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An input device in communication with a processor based device, the input device comprising:
Circuitry;
A first displacement transducer coupled to circuitry for converting the detected displacement into a displacement signal, the circuitry communicating a displacement signal to the processor-based device for manipulating an object in the processor-based device; ;
A body housing a circuit portion and a first displacement transducer, the body having a base supported on the surface in use and a support surface outwardly opposite to the base, wherein at least a portion of the support surface is user in use. A body supporting a palm middle of the body, the body having a squeezable key formed on a support surface; And
A plurality of actuators formed on a support surface of the body and located along the periphery of the pressable key, the plurality of actuators comprising: actuators connected to the circuit portion;
The plurality of actuators may be operable to generate an actuation signal that may be detected by the circuitry, and the actuation signals may be communicated by the circuitry to the processor-based device to activate a function in the processor-based device. Input device. The method of claim 1,
The first displacement transducer is formed at the base of the body. The method of claim 1,
A second displacement transducer formed on a support surface of the body and operable to generate an actuation signal that can be detected by the circuit portion, the actuation signal being processor-based by the circuit portion to activate a function in the processor-based device. And a second displacement transducer, which can be communicated to a device of the apparatus. The method of claim 3, wherein
And the second displacement transducer is one of a scroll wheel, a scroll ball, a tactile sensor, and an optical sensor. The method of claim 1,
Wherein each of the plurality of actuators is a tactile sensor. The method of claim 5, wherein
The tactile sensor is one of a capacitive sensor and a resistive sensor. The method of claim 1,
And the plurality of actuators are positioned adjacent to the pressable key and arranged in a row. The method of claim 1,
Wherein each of the plurality of actuators comprises an operating surface formed along the support surface, wherein the operating surface of each of the plurality of actuators is dimensionally smaller than the pressable key. An input device in communication with a processor based device, the input device being:
Circuit section;
A first displacement transducer coupled to circuitry for converting the detected displacement into a displacement signal, the circuitry communicating a displacement signal to the processor-based device for manipulating an object in the processor-based device;
A body housing a circuit portion and a first displacement transducer, the body having a base supported on the surface in use and a support surface on an outwardly opposite side of the base, at least a portion of the support surface supporting the middle of the user's palm in use; The body having a squeezable key formed on a support surface;
A receptacle formed on a support surface of the body and positioned along the periphery of the retractable key, the receptacle having electrical contacts formed therein and connected to the circuitry; And
An actuator module comprising a plurality of actuators, the actuator module being receivable into the receptacle;
The plurality of actuators of the actuator module may be operable to generate an actuation signal that can be detected by the circuit portion via the electrical contact, the actuation signal being actuated by the circuit portion to activate a function in the processor based apparatus. An input device, which can be communicated to. The method of claim 9,
The first displacement transducer is formed at the base of the body. The method of claim 9,
A second displacement transducer formed on a support surface of the body and operable to generate an actuation signal that can be detected by the circuit portion, the actuation signal being processor-based by the circuit portion to activate a function in the processor-based device. And a second displacement transducer, which can be communicated to a device of the apparatus. The method of claim 11,
And the second displacement transducer is one of a scroll wheel, a scroll ball, a tactile sensor, and an optical sensor. The method of claim 9,
Wherein each of the plurality of actuators of the actuator module is a tactile sensor. The method of claim 9,
The tactile sensor is one of a capacitive sensor and a resistive sensor. The method of claim 9,
And the plurality of actuators of the actuator module are positioned adjacent to the pressable key and arranged in a row. The method of claim 9,
Wherein each of the plurality of actuators of the actuator module includes an operating surface formed along a support surface, wherein the operating surface of each of the plurality of actuators is dimensionally smaller than the pressable key. An input device in communication with a processor based device, the input device being:
Circuit section;
A first displacement transducer coupled to circuitry for converting the detected displacement into a displacement signal, the circuitry communicating a displacement signal to the processor-based device for manipulating an object in the processor-based device;
A body housing a circuit portion and a first displacement transducer, the body having a base supported on the surface in use and a support surface on an outwardly opposite side of the base, wherein at least a portion of the support surface supports the middle of the palm of the user in use. Body; And
A receptacle formed on a support surface of the body, the receptacle having an electrical contact portion formed therein and connected to the circuit portion and receiving an actuator module therein, the actuator module comprising at least one actuator; Including,
When the actuator module is housed in the receptacle, the at least one actuator of the actuator module may be operable to generate an actuation signal that may be detected by the circuit portion via the electrical contact, the actuation signal functioning in a processor based device. And may be communicated to the processor based device by circuitry to operate. The method of claim 17,
A squeezable key mounted on a support surface of the body, the squeezable key is electrically connected to the circuitry and operable to generate an actuation signal that can be detected by the circuitry, the actuation signal being a processor based device. And a pressable key, which can be communicated to the processor-based device by circuitry to operate a function at. The method of claim 17,
The first displacement transducer is formed at the base of the body. The method of claim 17,
A second displacement transducer formed on a support surface of the body and operable to generate an actuation signal that can be detected by the circuit portion, the actuation signal being processor-based by the circuit portion to activate a function in the processor-based device. And a second displacement transducer, which can be communicated to a device of the apparatus. The method of claim 20,
And the second displacement transducer is one of a scroll wheel, a scroll ball, a tactile sensor, and an optical sensor. The method of claim 17,
The input device of at least one actuator of the actuator module is a tactile sensor. The method of claim 22,
The tactile sensor is one of a capacitive sensor and a resistive sensor. The method of claim 18,
At least one actuator of the actuator module includes an actuating surface formed along the support surface, wherein the actuating surface of the at least one actuator is dimensionally smaller than the pressable key. The method of claim 18,
The receptacle is located along the periphery of the pressable key. An input device in communication with a processor based device, the input device being:
Circuit section;
A body housing a circuit portion, the body comprising a base supported on a surface in use and a support surface on an outwardly opposite side of the base, wherein at least a portion of the support surface supports the middle of a user's palm in use; And
A receptacle formed on a support surface of the body, the receptacle having electrical contacts formed therein and connected to the circuitry, receiving the actuator module therein, the actuator module comprising at least one actuator; Including,
When the actuator module is received in the receptacle, the at least one actuator of the actuator module may be operable to generate an actuation signal that may be detected by the circuit portion via the electrical contact, the actuation signal functioning in a processor based device. And may be communicated to the processor based device by circuitry to operate. The method of claim 26,
A squeezable key mounted on a support surface of the body, the squeezable key is electrically connected to the circuitry and operable to generate an actuation signal that can be detected by the circuitry, the actuation signal being a processor based device. And a pressable key, which can be communicated to the processor-based device by circuitry to operate a function at. The method of claim 26,
A displacement transducer formed in the body to protrude from a support surface of the body and operable to generate an actuation signal that can be detected by the circuit portion, the actuation signal being coupled to the circuit portion for activating a function in the processor based device. And a displacement transducer, which can be communicated to the processor based device by way of example. 29. The method of claim 28,
The displacement transducer is one of a scroll wheel, a scroll ball, a tactile sensor, and an optical sensor. The method of claim 26,
The input device of at least one actuator of the actuator module is a tactile sensor. 31. The method of claim 30,
The tactile sensor is one of a capacitive sensor and a resistive sensor. The method of claim 27,
At least one actuator of the actuator module includes an actuating surface formed along the support surface, wherein the actuating surface of the at least one actuator is dimensionally smaller than the pressable key. The method of claim 27,
The receptacle is located along the periphery of the pressable key.
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